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This is one of Kent's most haunted villages.

The princess and her mother, the Duchess of Kent, sailed across the bay from Norris Castle on the Isle of Wight, in the royal yacht 'Emerald', towed by a Royal Navy steamer.

Here we see the heart of what many claim is Kent's prettiest village: the tower of its 15th- century flint-stone church of St Mary looks down on this spacious square lined with half- timbered

Hest Bank was the seaward side of the village, right at the southern side of the mouth of the River Kent.

In the 1190s Rye joined the Cinque Ports federation, a group of Kent and Sussex ports that provided ships for the King's navy in return for enormous privileges.

The Royal Military Canal was constructed in the early 19th century; its purpose was to transport military personnel along the most vulnerable stretch of Kent's coast in the event of a French

Their introduction sparked the transformation of Margate from a fishing village into the most popular resort in Kent; a process which was further encouraged by the arrival of the railway, which offered

In 1831, the landlord Mr John Cramp received a visit from the Duchess of Kent and her daughter Princess Victoria; they dined on potted shrimp paste.

Their introduction sparked the transformation of Margate from a fishing village into the most popular resort in Kent; a process which was further encouraged by the arrival of the railway, which offered

Bluewater in Kent and Thurrock's Lakeside complex are the most notable, but some have developed locally within Basildon itself, such as Pipps Hill (B438707k) and Mayflower Retail Park.

Above the porch are the arms of the Duchess of Kent, Queen Victoria's mother, who stayed here before her daughter's accession.

Above the porch are the arms of the Duchess of Kent, Queen Victoria's mother, who stayed here before her daughter's accession.

In 1361 the Black Prince married Joan, the Fair Maid of Kent, and they honeymooned in Berkhamsted.

Old Sarum was one of a number of ancient sites refortified by the Normans; others included Thetford (Norfolk), Rochester (Kent) and Carisbrooke (Isle of Wight).

Victoria Pier used to be known as Crab Head until it was renamed following a visit by Princess Victoria with her mother the Duchess of Kent.

Central Kent

The Duchess of Kent visited in 1968 when she dedicated a £4,000 porch and modern sculpture of Christ at St Martin's Church in the town centre.

This was completed in 1899, and opened on 9 May by the Duchess of Kent. A

In 1955 Douglas handled around 70 per cent of the island's imports and exports, while Castletown accounted for less than 4 per cent of imports and no exports.

Purchase tax on new cars was increased from 50 to 60 per cent, and purchasers were required to pay a deposit of 15 per cent and the balance over two years.